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FOX 5's Applegate to Join 'Chicago' for One Show
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2008

On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, the company of the hit Broadway musical 'Chicago' is pleased to welcome FOX 5 'Good Day New York' co-anchor Jodi Applegate to the cast for one performance only.

Carol Woods Returns to Chicago on June 2nd
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2008

Carol Woods returns to 'Chicago' on June 2nd in the role of Matron Mama Morton.

Shaw Joins Cast Of 'Chicago', Extended Until 7/30
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2008

The smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' is extending its booking period by five months until 30 July 2009. Suzanne Shaw, winner of the recent ITV television series 'Dancing on Ice', will return to the West End stage to star as 'Roxie Hart' in 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre on Monday 2 June. Alongside her, Anna Jane Casey will star as 'Velma Kelly', Terence Maynard as 'Billy Flynn', Victor McGuire as 'Amos Hart' and Sue Kelvin as 'Mama Morton'. The London production of 'CHICAGO' has just celebrated its tenth anniversary with a Charity Gala Performance, which took place on Wednesday 5 December. The smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' transferred from the Adelphi Theatre to the Cambridge Theatre in April 2006. The Cambridge Theatre was the London home of 'CHICAGO', when the first production of the show opened there on 10 April 1979, running for 603 performances. 'CHICAGO' became the longest running production ever to play at the Adelphi Theatre on 17 October 2005, replacing the previous record holder 'Me and My Girl', which had run for 3,303 performances. 'CHICAGO' opened at the Adelphi Theatre on 18 November 1997 to rave reviews and immediately became a sell-out hit. 'CHICAGO' won the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for 'Outstanding Musical Production' as well as the 1998 Critics Circle Drama Award for 'Best Musical'. Currently playing in New York, with forthcoming productions planned in Japan, Australia and South Africa, Korea, Denmark and a US National Tour, 'CHICAGO' is produced in London by the Broadway producers Barry and Fran Weissler. 'CHICAGO', which is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Scenic design is by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting by Ken Billington and sound by Rick Clarke. Musical supervision is by Rob Fisher and musical direction by Ian Townsend. 'CHICAGO' is choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse and directed by Walter Bobbie. The West End production of 'CHICAGO' is staged by the entire original Broadway creative team. Tickets for 'CHICAGO', priced from £20.00 - £52.50 (£55.00 on Saturday evenings, with a £75 VIP Package option, including interval champagne in a private room and souvenir brochure), are available from the Cambridge Theatre Box Office on 0844 412 4652. Performance times at the Cambridge Theatre are Mondays to Thursdays at 8.00pm, with Friday performances at 4.30pm and 8.00pm and Saturday performances at 3.00pm and 8.00pm. 'CHICAGO' is now booking until 30 July 2009. Visit the 'CHICAGO' website on www.chicagothemusical.co.uk

Sarah Soetaert Returns To 'Chicago' As Roxie 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2008

Sarah Soetaert, who played the role of 'Roxie Hart' with great success last year, will return to star in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' for a five-week season from Monday 28 April to Saturday 31 May.

'Dancing on Ice' Winner Shaw to Join "Chicago' Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2008

Suzanne Shaw, who has just won the ITV television series Dancing on Ice, will return to the West End stage to star as Roxie Hart in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre on Monday 2 June for six weeks only (finishing on 12 July). Her other television credits include The Bill, City Central and Holby City. A member of Hear'Say (the original winners of television's Popstars), Suzanne has had several hit singles.

Claudia Shear joins London Cast of 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2008

Claudia Shear, the American award-winning actress and playwright, will star as 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre for an eight-week season from Monday 31 March until Saturday 25 May. Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Rachel McDowall will continue to star as 'Roxie Hart' and 'Velma Kelly', with Terence Maynard as 'Billy Flynn' and Paul Rider as 'Amos Hart'.

Sørensen & McDowall are New Roxie & Velma in West End 'Chicago' Feb.25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2008

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen will star as 'Roxie Hart' and Rachel McDowall will star as 'Velma Kelly' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from 25 February. Terence Maynard will continue to star as 'Billy Flynn' and Paul Rider as 'Amos Hart', with Zee Asha as 'Mama Morton' and MM Dugdale as 'Mary Sunshine'.

Japanese-Language 'Chicago' to Debut in Tokyo, October
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008

Plans are underway for the first Japanese-language production of Kander and Ebb's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical phenomenon Chicago. The production is set to debut this October at the Akasaka ACT Theatre in Tokyo, followed by an engagement at the Umeda Art Theatre in Osaka in November.

Langford, Edwards & James Extend Runs in 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2008

Bonnie Langford and Brenda Edwards have both extended their starring runs as 'Roxie Hart' and 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre by four weeks until 24 February, and Duncan James has extended his starring run as 'Billy Flynn' by two weeks until 10 February. Amra-Faye Wright and Paul Rider will continue to play the starring roles of 'Velma Kelly' and 'Amos Hart' until 24 February.

Yahoo! Broadway Hosts New Blog Series with 'Chicago' Producer Barry Weissler
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2008

On Monday, January 14, 2008, Yahoo! Broadway is pleased to announce a month-long collaboration with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Barry Weissler (Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, Falsettos). Throughout the month, visitors can access Weissler's personal blog in which he discusses what it takes to make it in show business. The blog will be updated on a regular basis, Mondays through Fridays, and will feature other exclusive online content including photos, video and more.

John Schneider Joins 'Chicago' as New Billy Jan.14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2007

This winter, Broadway's record-breaking musical smash Chicago welcomes television icon John Schneider to the company in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn for a nine-week limited engagement, Monday, January 14, 2008 through Sunday, March 16 at the Ambassador Theatre

Langford, James & Edwards Return to West End 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2007

Bonnie Langford, Duncan James and Brenda Edwards will return to star as 'Roxie Hart', 'Billy Flynn' and 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 10 December.

Chicago Celebrates 10 Dazzling Years in the West End, Nov.18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2007

The smash-hit musical Chicago celebrates 10 glittering, celebrity-studded years in the West End on November 18, 2007.

Wright, Ruffelle, Maynard, Rider, Kelvin Return to 'Chicago'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2007

Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly), Frances Ruffelle (Roxie Hart), Terence Maynard (Billy Flynn) and Paul Rider (Amos Hart) will return to star in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre from November 5 until December 8. At the same time, Sue Kelvin will return to play Mama Morton.

Photo Coverage: Brian McKnight in 'Chicago' Rehearsals
by Walter McBride - Oct 3, 2007

The record-breaking, razzle-dazzle Broadway smash Chicago welcomes Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum R&B superstar Brian McKnight to the company for a six-week limited engagement in the role of slickster criminal lawyer Billy Flynn from Tuesday, October 8 through Sunday, November 18.

West End's 'Chicago' Celebrates 10th Anniversary 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2007

Chicago will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the West End with a special charity gala performance at the Cambridge Theatre on Wednesday, December 5.

Kelly Osbourne Extends 'Chicago' Engagement to 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2007

Kelly Osbourne will now play an 8-week extended season in London's Chicago. She will appear in the show, as Mama Morton, until Saturday, November 3rd.

Osbourne and Lenox are New 'Chicago' Mama Mortons
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2007

Kelly Osbourne will make her legitimate stage debut starring as 'Mama Morton' in the smash hit West End musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre on Monday, September 10 for a limited seven-week season, finishing on October 27.

Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin Extend 'Chicago' Engagement
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2007

Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin - have added a one-week extension to their summer engagement in Broadway's razzle-dazzle hit, Chicago. Originally scheduled to play through Sunday, July 29, Rinna and Hamlin will now appear through Sunday, August 5.

Brian McKnight to Join Chicago Beginning 10/8; Tour Prior
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2007

Broadway's 'Chicago' debuts Brian McKnight as Billy Flynn October 8 - November 18. Prior to Broadway, McKnight appears in a 2-week engagement at Washington DC's Warner Theatre with the Chicago national touring company, September 25 - October 7.

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